I'd be a first time user: Do you drop these into the pond, to sink with soil and seeds to the bottom? Thank you (and sorry for the silly question).
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it is quite large and i would fill with soil and and use plants the are already started and submerge the tub to the right depth for the chosen plants. also cover the top of the soil with small stones or gravel to keep the soil from floating away.
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Fill it with heavy "garden soil" not potting soil, to keep it from floating out when the tub is in the pond. Top the soil with a layer of sand or gravel to further aid in keeping the dirt down as well a looking neat from above. Wet it well to reduce air bubbles, then sink it to the depth your plants require. I've never grown a water plant from seed, just roots (water lilies/iris/mallow) or young plants so I can't speak to the seed issue. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question! This is precious information--exactly what I needed to know. I immensely appreciate it. Thank you!
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Sorry I can't help you. I actually bought it because it was the right size I needed for a wash tub.
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You can plant them in the ground but they will never biodegrade unfortunately. Switch to deep water culture to help environment.
465759
I have never had an issue. I have cut them up some they can be used as pond and streams.
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These are viable seeds that sprout in water. There should be no reason why they should not sprout in soil if watered and cared for properly.
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They are perfect size to put in the planting tray with 70 holes. I did notice when doing the last batch, a few of them seemed to small. I was still able to make them work because once you put the tray in the water, it all floats (thus the plugs stayed in the hole.)
767479
I did not. Put them in dirt, watered and almost every seed germinated. They grew like weeds. I've already had to transplant them into larger pots. I did water them every day, lightly.
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I have never tried it. To be sure, put a drop into the water before placing the flowers. Best way to find out to see how the flowers respond Good luck.
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I would think it would work to just sprinkle the granules over the rocks. When you water, the granules would slowly dissipate over time sinking down into the roots. That's just MY opinion.
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If you want to do that don't waste your money on the Hydroponic kit. Go buy a pack of seeds and plant them in the dirt. These are designed to wick up the water and nutrients and grow in the sponges. I don't think you would have good luck sticking these in dirt.
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Hi Mary - I drilled about 10-12 holes in the bottom of these for that exact reason. The holes are about 1/4" in diameter and they drain just fine. We filled the bottom of the containers with old plant containers first (turned upside down) and then some bark chips and then potting soil. Using the plant containers and bark chips was cheaper than filling them all the way up with potting soil.
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I'm using them for the first time, however you put a layer of compost or dirt on bottom, lay out the seed potatoes then a good layer of dirt on top. Once the plants start to emerge and are about 4" tall, hill them so only about 2" of plant is above dirt line, you probably will have to hill them one last time. Then you wait for the plants to flower and then die off, the side pockets allow to to harvest from the bottom...I hope this helped, my potatoes are doing fabulous in these bags, I have hilled twice and am now hoping for an early summer harvest. Happy Growing
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Yes, but I would toast them first. They may be a little too moist and be impossible to retrieve once ground.
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i haven't used my bags yet. next month i will try to fill them. if you go to you tube and find john kohler growing your greens it shows him filling one. he mixes his soil with other items so your soil will not be so heavy and it can drain better. let me know how it works. good luck
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Peat is just to soften the water. I mix mine but place in mesh bag because they float.
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Hi. I plan on using them in a "pondless" water feature. The grates will be placed over a water basin that holds the pump. River rocks will cover the grates. The water will flow into and onto the rocks, seemingly disappearing into the ground but will actually fall through the rocks/grates into the water basin, then be recirculated to the top of the stream/waterfall. Thus, there is no standing water, or pond. I hope that helps. :)
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I don't throw no you would put them in water. They are made of wood so too much water would warp them.
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I bought them to work in the pond as they are waterproof, but I think that they are tough enough to work in the rose bushes! That's a great idea; I may try it myself.